From Philomathean Society

Over the years, many newspapers and magazines have published articles describing Philo, its ways, and activities. While putting this website together, we stumbled accross a few of them, and thought it might be fun to include them here. When you get tired of reading about Philo, come over to one of our meetings and decide for yourself what it is all about.

Pennsylvania Gazette:

• 1977: "Philo still has a nice, eccentric quality about it"

"It's the usual story," says Cynthia Frost, '77 FAS. "People don't learn of Philomathean until they've been here for a while" ...

• 1990: "Helluva good time"

The Philomathean Society, which used to advertise itself as the organization that allowed Penn students to raise Hell with their brains ...

• 1997 "One Night at Philo..."

Members responded with phrases including "Four score and seven years ago," "They're magically delicious," and "I can't believe it's not butter!

• 1998: "High Above College Green, Close to the Stars"

As it approaches its 2nd century, the venerable Philomathean Society struggles to regin its past, chart its future -- and maintain its own unique brand of fun.

The Compass:

• May 7, 1996: "Philomathean Society Puts on a Good Show"

Father Goose started the play with a tirade on his wife, Mother Goose ...

Congressional Record:

• October 1978: "Tribute to the Philomathean Society"

Mr. Speaker, today marks the 165th anniversary of the founding of the Philomathean Society ...

The General Magazine and Historical Chronicle:

• 1956: "The Mind You Find May Be Your Own"

It is my belief that the objections of this University association of ours are more subtle and less obvious than are often conceived ...

The Daily Pennsylvanian:

• The Daily Pennsylvanian Archives contain many more Philo-related articles.

Enter "Philomathean" to search the DP Archives ...